Kaihu Forest and Kaihu Scenic Reserve hunting
Located in Kauri Coast area hunting in the Northland region
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Introduction
Pigs and goats are present in Kaihu Forest and Kaihu Scenic Reserve.Help stop kauri disease
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
Species
- Goats
- Pigs
Permit requirements
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.
Dog access
About this hunting block
Pigs and goats are present in Kaihu Forest. You can hunt pigs in Kaihu Scenic Reserve.
General information
Cell phone coverage is patchy in the Kauri Coast hunting blocks. Make sure your communication plans take this into consideration.
Fire is a high to moderate risk in Northland all year – light no fires.
Kaihu Forest
This forest is approximately 2,400 hectares dominated by towai, taraire, rewarewa, totara, kahikatea, manuka and kanuka. Tanekaha, nikau, matai, miro and tawa are also present. Kauri are found in small isolated groups. The forest displays a large floral diversity, including; Pittosporum kirkii, willow-leaved maire, raukara and kawaka.
Kaihu Forest and the associated shrubland areas are defined by a steep-sided swampy plateau containing the second highest point in Northland, the Tutamoe summit (770m asl). Kaihu is very difficult to navigate due to the flat plateau to rolling terrain and the heavy thick vegetation within it.
Kaihu Forest has a high rainfall - adequate clothing and if possible a handheld GPS are recommended.
Kaihu Scenic Reserve
This reserve is approximately 122 hectares, dominated by towai, taraire, rewarewa, totara, kahikatea, manuka and kanuka. Tanekaha, nikau, matai, miro and tawa are also present.
The relatively small reserve is located approximately 1.5 km south of the main Kaihu Forest, and it is surrounded by commercial pine forest.
Access
Kaihu Forest access
You can access Kaihu Forest by foot from the Mount Tutamoe Highpoint Track on the north eastern edge of the Kaihu Forest. The track crosses private land and takes approximately 45 minutes to get to the Kaihu Forest boundary.
Kaihu Forest is surrounded by commercial pine plantations with restricted access. Permission must be obtained from the appropriate forestry company prior to entry into the pine forests. Note that the roads have controlled access with locked gates.
There are private roads leading to the Kaihu Forest and you must gain permission from the land owner prior to crossing private property.
Contact the DOc office as staff may be able to assist with point of contacts for the appropriate forestry company or land owner.
Kaihu Scenic Reserve access
Vehicle access to Kaihu Scenic Reserve is from the Maropiu Road edge to the north of the reserve. There are no internal roads or track systems within Kaihu Scenic Reserve.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 series: AX28
Dogs
Dogs must be kept under control at all times, and must not be used for hunting until well within the hunting area.
All hunting dogs must have current avian (kiwi) aversion certificate.
Huts
There are no huts within the Kaihu Forest and Kaihu Scenic Reserve.
Contacts
Te Tai Kauri / Kauri Coast Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | dargaville@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
150 Colville Road Dargaville |
Postal Address: |
150 Colville Road RD7 Dargaville 0377 |
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